Cardiology

roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram

an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery

medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood

medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood

an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart

a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries

fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart

an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph

a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)

of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; "cardiovascular conditioning"

an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart

a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries

inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions

medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood

an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the norma…

a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph

a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph

a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph

a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph

inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves

inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions

a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

abnormally low blood pressure

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism

local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism

destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)

a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)

inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)

inflammation of the pericardium

a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis

the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel

fibrillation of heart muscles resulting in interference with rhythmic contractions of the ventricles and possibly leading to cardiac arrest

An irregular heartbeat.

An enlarged heart.

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

High blood pressure.

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat

the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria

recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat

abnormally slow heartbeat

cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality

a blood clot in a cerebral artery or vein

inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues

obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)

obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)

an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus

an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin

an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin

persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found

abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality

the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the ‘good’ cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery…

a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function

recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat

a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood…

persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found

persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found

a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping abi…

the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel)

the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel)

the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the ‘bad’ cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic con…

arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart

a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood…

a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood…

roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram

roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram

severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain;…

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up

thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surger…

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up

irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation

irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation

arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart

hypertension that is secondary to another disease

recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat

a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly

abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)

brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage

brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage

thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surger…

an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus

painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth

temporary rise in blood pressure in the doctor's office

a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart

an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

backflow of blood through a defective heart valve